He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Eblen; a brother, Richard Lee Eblen; and a sister, Susan Jane Eblen.

He was a 1955 graduate of Celina High School and was formerly employed at The Daily Standard as production manager. He retired from Celina schools as a bus driver in 1999 and was a member of the Mercer County Sportsmen's Association.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, with the Rev. Chip Steffy officiating. He will be cremated following services and a private family interment will be held Friday at Swamp College Cemetery.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.